{"product_id":"9780312535643","title":"The Canning Season","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Canning Season\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Polly Horvath\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne night out of the blue, Ratchet Clark's ill-natured mother uproots her from Florida without a second thought. Ratchet is on a train to Maine for a summer with relatives within the blink of an eye. But these aren't just any relatives. Ratchet's ninety-two-year old great-aunts, twins Penpen and Tilly, live life in their secluded home on their own terms. They were born together, they grew up together, they live together, and they plan to die together. Through thick wilderness, down forgotten, bear-ridden roads, a plethora of strange family history, and a slew of unwelcome guests, Ratchet may just learn what a family can be after all. Unwelcome guests might just bring the greatest gifts of all. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy turns dark and humorous, Polly Horvath offers readers enough quirky characters and outrageous situations to leave them reeling!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“* Horvath tops even \u003ci\u003eEverything on a Waffle\u003c\/i\u003e with this hilarious, heartrending tale of two unwanted children left with a pair of eccentric old ladies. . . . Once again Horvath displays a genius for creating multigenerational, interestingly extended families, and for blending high and low comedy into a tale rife with important themes and life-changing events.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews, starred review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“* Readers are in for a wise and wacky ride.” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal, starred review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“* Unruly, unpredictable and utterly compelling. . . . Readers may find themselves wondering just how far Horvath will go with her uncensored, Mad Hatter humor--and they won't be disappointed with her steering.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly, starred review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Alternately dark and humorous, Polly Horvath's imagination is always a treat.” —\u003ci\u003eThe Chicago Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmerican Library Association Best Books for Young Adults, Books for the Teen Age, New York Public Library, American Library Association Best Books for Young Adults (2004), Long-listed Horn Book Magazine Fanfare List (2003), Long-listed Kirkus Reviews Editor's Choice, Long-listed ALA Best Books for Young Adults (2004), Publishers Weekly Best Children's Books of the Year, Long-listed Chicago Tribune Best Books of the Year, Long-listed Horn Book Magazine Fanfare List, Long-listed Chicago Tribune Best Books of the Year (2003), Long-listed School Library Best Books of the Year, School Library Journal Best Books of the Year, Winner National Book Awards - Winner (2003), Long-listed Publishers Weekly Best Books of the Year, Winner NYPL Books for the Teen Age\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780312535643\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Square Fish","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40637675208910,"sku":"9780312535643","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_9045b925-7faf-4b3c-95f4-c78518362865.jpg?v=1639017470","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780312535643","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}